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Philadelphia
Philly Mayor Parker’s $7B budget - by the numbers
Parker outlines her third annual budget in front of City Council Thursday morning
Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s Open Streets report reveals massive benefits carless events have for Center City businesses
The Center City District released its report on the outcome and future vision of the Open Streets program on Tuesday
Philadelphia
Four for Friday: Philadelphia weekly roundup
SEPTA gets a bump while “intoxicating substances” are on watch
Philadelphia
Pew Charitable Trusts invests $9.1 million in Philadelphia nonprofits
More than $8 million will go to groups working to expand assistance programs
Campaigns & Elections
The doctor is in the running: Ala Stanford’s prescription to win PA-3
Stanford was endorsed by Dwight Evans, the congressman retiring at the end of his term
Capitol Beat
Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils statewide housing plan in Philadelphia
Democrats say ‘the rent is too damn high’ as part of spending pitch
Politics
Before rehabbing Philly school buildings, we must rework the Separations Act
Without updating the century-old legislation dictating how work is done, the much-needed construction projects will be unnecessarily hindered and expensive.
News & Politics
To deal with surging detention of immigrants, Philly Defender Association launches new legal unit
Immigration and Customs Enforcement action in the Philadelphia region has more than doubled the office’s immigration referrals
Philadelphia
City Councilmembers want “ICE OUT” of Philadelphia
A new legislative package would restrict federal immigration activity in city-owned spaces, ban masks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and bar ICE from obtaining residents’ data.
Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia sues federal government over removal of slavery exhibits
The removed plaques included the names of nine slaves who worked for George Washington
Philadelphia
H.O.M.E. is where the heart of Philadelphia’s 2026 legislative session is
Affordable housing initiatives were a focus of City Council’s first session of 2026.
Housing
Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils plans for modular housing factory in North Philadelphia
The announcement comes a day after Parker shared plans to redevelop an apartment complex in West Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
ICE operations in Philadelphia have immigration advocates on high alert
Local officials and advocates continue to speak out against federal immigration policies
Business
‘Waiting for clarity’: Philadelphia region’s uncertain business climate tied to policy uncertainty
A Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia survey finds that health care and social assistance sector are driving job growth
News & Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro kicks off reelection bid with Pittsburgh, Philadelphia events
Shapiro and his running mate, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, look to replicate their resounding 2022 victory in November.
Philadelphia
City & State's 5 for 2025: Meet the elder stateswomen of the state’s protest movement
As the year comes to an end, we look back at some staff and reader favorites from our reporting over the past 12 months.
Transportation
SEPTA’s tumultuous 2025: Part II
Philadelphia’s public transit system had its share of twists and turns this calendar year.
Transportation
SEPTA’s tumultuous 2025: Part I
Philadelphia’s public transit system had its share of twists and turns this calendar year
Philadelphia
Philly City Council ends the year pushing back against Mayor Parker
Council moved forward with new bond language for Parker’s ambitious housing plan
Law Enforcement
Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office unveils report touting transparency, efficiency
Sheriff Rochelle Bilal used the occasion to note the agency’s numerous areas of improvement.
